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August 18, 2025
14 NFL veterans in danger of being cut: 1 Giants QB, 2 Patriots WRs, 3 former first-round picks - CBSSports.com
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14 NFL veterans in danger of being cut: 1 Giants QB, 2 Patriots WRs, 3 former first-round picks - CBSSports.com

Rosters finalize in the NFL and fantasy rosters hinge on one final week of cuts. The biggest question centers around the Chargers behind Justin Herbert, where Trey Lance’s preseason play could nudge Taylor Heinicke out of a two-quarterback room. Cole Strange’s fit in New England remains unsettled as injuries and depth chart shifts complicate a former top pick’s path. Tommy DeVito faces a numbers crunch with Daniel Jones and Jaxson Dart in the mix elsewhere, while Taysom Hill’s ACL rehab keeps the Saints from a 53-man decision until late August. Across the league, veterans like Kendrick Bourne and Ja’Lynn Polk manage rosters in rebuilds, Hunter Renfrow tries to rehabilitate value with Carolina, and Adoree’ Jackson, C.J. Henderson, and Adoree’ Jackson clash for roles in Philadelphia, Atlanta, and beyond. Daniel Bellinger and Darnell Washington enter tight end contests with the Giants and Steelers, and Van Jefferson fights for a spot with Tennessee, all shaping the fantasy landscape for early-season targets, role clarity, and workload volatility.

Rosters will expose the most meaningful shifts: Lance’s edge in Los Angeles could unlock mobile yields and rushing TD upside; Bourne and Polk offer veteran steadiness and developmental upside in their rooms; Renfrow’s path to a resurgence depends on special teams and depth chart chemistry; Bellinger and Washington could siphon early targets in Giants and Steelers offenses, while Jefferson’s fate with the Titans hinges on depth at receiver and special teams value. These moves will redefine who to trust in lineups and who to stash on fantasy benches as September approaches.

Which bubble players should fantasy managers monitor most during the final roster cuts?How should fantasy players react to the Chargers’ QB room dynamics this week?Which TE in the Giants-Steelers scenarios could emerge as a Week 1 sleeper?What are the clearest signs of a player breaking out in late August that fantasy managers should target?
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